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Using Your Fundraising CRM Software to Its Full Potential

Blackbaud

Optimizing the use of our fundraising CRM gives us room to take on new projects and adopt new features without a daily struggle against our own databases. Over the long term, optimizing how you use your CRM will help you achieve more of your objectives. Could you have more accurate data fields?

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5 CRM Tech Trends to Shape the Future of Your Enterprise Organization

Blackbaud

To make faster and more intelligent business decisions, close to 70% of organizations plan to continue or increase their investments in CRM technology in the coming year, according to Kate Leggett, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester. She is a leading expert on CRM strategy, maturity, benchmarking, and return on investment.

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Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising

Blackbaud

Here are a few other skills for fundraising that can transfer from a grants-based approach or can be acquired with minimal training: Technology proficiency: It helps to have (or to prioritize learning) basic skills with database management or, as it is often called in fundraising, constituent relationship management ( CRM ) systems.

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Understanding the Grant Lifecycle: Info for Nonprofits

Blackbaud

This phase involves identifying projects, researching opportunities, preparing applications, and submitting proposals. Key best practice: Early cross-department collaboration helps ensure project readiness and strengthens grant proposals by demonstrating organizational capacity. Submit Applications Timely submission is critical.

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Grant Writing Tips for Nonprofits: What You Need to Know

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

If your organization relies partially or heavily on grant funding to stay in business, reevaluate your grant writing and management approach to ensure more of your proposals are accepted. Customize your proposals to each funder. Building capacity by hiring more staff or investing in fundraising software.

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Donor Cultivation Cycle: Tips for Each Major Stage of Fundraising

Blackbaud

Research tools and the native capabilities of your fundraising CRM can help you understand the giving patterns of all your supporters and prospects, not just those considered for major gifts. With Blackbaud, you’re getting more than software. Look for volunteer service, social media interactions, and other forms of engagement.

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4 Nonprofit Financial Management Challenges (& Solutions)

Get Fully Funded

Also, DNL OmniMedias nonprofit digital strategy guide recommends regularly auditing your organizations fundraising tech stack to ensure you arent paying subscription costs for software you dont use or that has overlapping functionalities with your other tools (e.g., if you pay for a separate donation processor when your CRM has one built in).